Myrtle Beach detective fired, arrested after gun incident

A Myrtle Beach police detective has been fired and arrested after allegedly pointing his department-issued firearm at a fellow officer inside a police station, an incident authorities say began as a dispute over microwaving fish.

Michael Debiase, 46, was arrested on June 2 and charged with pointing and presenting a firearm at a person, a felony in South Carolina. According to an arrest warrant, the confrontation occurred on May 30 in a briefing room at the Myrtle Beach Police Department headquarters. The warrant states Debiase became upset after a patrol officer warmed fish in a communal microwave, creating an odor in the office. During the ensuing argument, Debiase allegedly drew his service weapon and pointed it at the other officer.

The Myrtle Beach Police Department announced it had terminated Debiase's employment following an internal investigation. In a statement posted to social media, the department said the alleged incident involved Debiase removing his firearm from its holster and pointing it at another officer. He was placed on administrative leave immediately after the event.

Investigations were conducted by the police department's Office of Professional Standards and...